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Siracusa
- Taormina
Drive
up hill to Taormina Sicily's most picturesque town and best known resort
located on the terrace of Mt. Tauro. Since the end of 19th C. Taormina has
become a world famous international resort whose visitors are, time after
time, captured by its charming atmosphere, its natural un spoilt beauty,
its all year round mild climate, its preservation of local culture,
ancient history and its perfect modern organization. Visit the Ancient
theatre built by the greeks and enlarged by the romans. From here enjoy
beautiful view of the bay of Naxos coast of Italy and Mount Etna. Continue
to Palazzo Corvaja the most important medieval mansion in the city that
presents arab, gothic and Norman features. After some time at leisure
continue to Siracusa superbly situated at the head of a beautiful bay,
enjoys a very mild climate. It was one of Sicily's most prestigious cities
at the height of its splendor .Many remains witness this period.
Archimedes,
the famous geometrician was born here in 287 bc. He was so
absent minded he would forget to eat and drink. When the romans invaded
Syracuse he set fire to their ships by focusing the sun's rays with a
system of mirrors and lenses. After some time at leisure return to the
pier.
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